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Poractant Alfa Suspension |
Curosurf; poractant alfa |
Curosurf is used to treat or "rescue" premature babies with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS). Curosurf reduces air trapped in the lining of the lungs (pneumothoraces) associated with RDS.
Curosurf is an extract of a natural substance (pig lung surfactant) necessary for effective breathing. Babies with RDS are lacking in this substance.
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... PORACTANT ALFA (Curosurf®) is a lung surfactant, a fluid that helps the lungs to function normally. Poractant alfa is similar to the natural fluid in our lungs that helps us to maintain effective breathing. Poractant alfa is given to try to prevent breathing difficulties in premature babies whose lung tissue has not fully developed. It is also given to treat infants who show signs of breathing difficulties and develop what is known as respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Poractant alfa is applied to the lungs through a breathing tube in the windpipe (trachea). Curosurf® is not available in generic form. ...
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Curosurf Consumer Information
... Curosurf is used to treat or "rescue" premature babies with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS). Curosurf reduces air trapped in the lining of the lungs (pneumothoraces) associated with RDS....
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Poractant Alfa Suspension Articles
- Curosurf Consumer Information
... Curosurf is used to treat or "rescue" premature babies with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS). Curosurf reduces air trapped in the lining of the lungs (pneumothoraces) associated with RDS....
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- Curosurf (Drug Digest)
- Curosurf Consumer Information (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
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